I had a request for directions on how to can peaches. I plan to put together some instructions for next week’s food section to go with a story I’m writing about a Rensselaer County orchard. These abbreviated directions are from the “Ball Blue Book,” which is the bible of canning. I’m showing the raw-pack method, […]
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We just got a packet of information from Church & Main Restaurant, a fine dining establishment in Canajoharie, explaining their devotion to showcasing local products on their menu. The owners, Michael and Robyn Lapi, work with more than a dozen local farms, featuring their good work in dishes like Pan-roasted Free Bird Farm chicken served […]
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The great thing about belonging to a Community Supported Agriculture farm is that you get a new batch of vegetables every week, including stuff you probably wouldn’t think to pick up yourself, such as kohlrabi. The bad part is you get what you get, whether it’s your favorite vegetable or not. My husband was thrilled […]
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